NEW

Hiking Whatcom County, 7th Ed.

By Ken Wilcox

ISBN: 9780996225922 – Cover price: $17.95

August 2023Hiking Whatcom County is back on the shelf! This second printing of the 7th Edition of Ken’s classic guide includes a few minor changes and corrections from the first printing. The book describes in detail well over 100 walks and hikes, from the marine coast to the high Cascades, and is illustrated with dozens of maps and photos. Look for your copy at Village Books in Fairhaven, or in downtown Bellingham at Backcountry Essentials.

Hiking Whatcom County

NEW

My Journey to Clark’s Point

By Doug Clark & Patrice Clark

ISBN: 9780996225939 – Cover price: $19.95

June 2023–To many Bellinghampsters, Clark’s Point is the familiar geographical wonder that forms the northwestern shore of Mud Bay and Chuckanut Bay in south Bellingham. The land was purchased by the Clark family in the 1960s, became their home for decades, then was ultimately protected from future development through a conservation easement with the Whatcom Land Trust.

Doug Clark was a well-known business man in Bellingham, but what’s surprising are his extensive writings about love, war and life in general. His daughter Patrice has painstakingly compiled his words into a highly readable account of his life as a boy in British Columbia, his marriage to Peggy, his service during WWII, his lifelong work, and the family’s generosity in preserving Clark’s Point for the benefit of future generations.

My Journey to Clark’s Point is illustrated with maps and dozens of historic photos. It’s available now at Village Books in Fairhaven. The store is hosting Patrice for an author talk on September 20th at 6 pm. Seating is limited.

My Journey to Clark's Point

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Patrice Clark, co-author of My Journey to Clark’s Point, had this to say about Ken:

“. . . his grand listening skills, openness, ideas, and follow-through. . . His willingness to teach me how to self-publish was so refreshing and then my relief when I changed my mind, and he stepped up to take on this publishing job for me. Thank you, Ken.”

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You can follow Ken’s writing and adventures on Substack, at KenWilcox.com. Both free and paid subscribers welcome! Below are suggestions of some recent posts you can check out.

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